Engineering Equipment Operator

Lakeview, OR
04/24/2024
Lakeview, OR
31.00 
31.00 
Monday - Friday, Days
Engineering Equipment Operator
ID:B24OR137OR-001Location:LakeviewProgram:BLM
Wage/Hr:$31.00Hours/Week:40 hrs/week (10 hrs/day)Minimum Age:55

This position supports the Bureau of Land Management Lakeview District Office. ? The BLM Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the BLM to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support. ? BLM ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 16 weeks. ? A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date. Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave. ? The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the BLM or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under BLM direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission. BLM ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Heavy equipment/Grader exp OR HS/GED Degree

    Duties:

    Enrollee would be helping our Road Crew with completion of the FY24 road plan. Maintenance on approximately 300 miles of road in Lakeview Resource Area and 200 miles of road in the Klamath Falls Resource Area.

    • Grader/Equipment operation   60%
    • Truck Driving/Water truck operation   25%
    • Cattle guard repair   5%
    • Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance   5%
    • General Labor/Hand tool work   5%

    Other:
    • Travel Requirements: To Klamath Falls, Oregon with the crew
    • Overnight travel: 6 nights in FY 24 and 6 nights in FY25
    • Health and Safety Considerations: Review Job hazard analysis
    • Required Safety Gear: Hard Hat/Safety Vest/Gloves
    • Safety Gear Use: Field Work
    • Physical requirements: Must be able to list 50 lbs and have current CDL Medical Card.

    NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.